Name: Overnight Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole 8x8
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: PT-492627H38M7S
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tbsp light corn syrup; pinch salt; 2 large apples peeled and thinly sliced; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 5 cups day-old brioche or challah bread cubes; 4 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup chopped pecans optional

Description

A cozy fall breakfast casserole layered with caramel, tart apples, and custard-soaked bread, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

1 stick unsalted butter

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 tbsp light corn syrup

pinch salt

2 large apples peeled and thinly sliced

1 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

5 cups day-old brioche or challah bread cubes

4 large eggs

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8 baking dish

2. Melt butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt until smooth; pour into the dish

3. Toss apples with lemon juice and cinnamon; arrange over caramel layer and sprinkle nuts

4. Layer half the bread cubes over apples

5. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; pour half over bread

6. Add remaining bread cubes and pour remaining custard; press lightly

7. Cover and refrigerate overnight

8. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until golden and center is set

9. Let rest 10 minutes before serving, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with extra caramel

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice

Keywords: caramel apple, french toast casserole, overnight bake, fall breakfast, non-soggy, 8x8 casserole, apple dessert, holiday brunch